ERJUNKIE4LIFE

ERJUNKIE4LIFE specializes in Emergency.

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1. Public Service Announcement

   ERJUNKIE4LIFE replied to ThrowEdNurse's topic in Emergency

   I love when they ask can they stand. 'Well they came in with two legs I imagine they can' thanks for this great summary of what we go through daily

2. Anyone currently studying for the CEN exam??

   ERJUNKIE4LIFE replied to deeDawntee's topic in Emergency

   :yeah:I plan on taking the exam within the next 3 months. I ordered the review book and also have the dvd's some of the info on the dvd's is outdated but overall good. I'm taking a review class in march. I'm def interested in starting this thread Tha...

3. pt abuse vs pt satisfaction

   ERJUNKIE4LIFE replied to time4meRN's topic in General Nursing

   I'm sorry that I have no words of wisdom to offer. Like you, I am very frustrated with how the system works. I can't walk into their place of employment, wherever that might be and act like some of these people do. This behavior is condoned I feel...

4. Patients on Vacation????(long)

   ERJUNKIE4LIFE replied to emsboss's topic in Emergency

   I agree there needs to be more public teaching/education with patients. Especially on the proper use of the ER. It really annoys me when people are there and they're complaining about how much longer, can you get me this and that and standing in th...

5. Need Documentation tips-ED new grad

   ERJUNKIE4LIFE replied to RNcDreams's topic in Emergency

   Excellent tips. Thank you so much :nuke:

6. Need Documentation tips-ED new grad

   ERJUNKIE4LIFE replied to RNcDreams's topic in Emergency

   These are awesome tips. Even to some of us that are not brand new to the ER. There is one that I learned is that when you are documenting who you gave report to or what md you reported to make sure to include a last name. Thanks (I'll gladly take ...

7. Learning thread (ER medicine)

   ERJUNKIE4LIFE replied to TraumaInTheSlot's topic in Emergency

   You shouldn't push Epi 1:1000 IV if you have to it should be diluted. Epi 1:1000 can cause MI, cerebral bleed, and arrhythmias when used IV on a non-coding pt. Maybe the pt above received too large of a dose or med was pushed too fast. BTW this threa...

8. CEN exam tomorrow!

   ERJUNKIE4LIFE replied to JoshuaAdamsRN's topic in Emergency

   Congrats Josh, I'm going to be taking it towards the end of the year. What did you use to study? How did you prepare?

9. How do YOU check a temp in an orally intubated person?

   ERJUNKIE4LIFE replied to JoshuaAdamsRN's topic in Emergency

   Thanks I've been trying to find that article again.

10. How do YOU check a temp in an orally intubated person?

    ERJUNKIE4LIFE replied to JoshuaAdamsRN's topic in Emergency

    I was taught that you can take an oral temp on a pt that is tubed. As long as it between the cheek and gum and under the tongue. You're not going to gag the pt. I had somebody question me about it when they saw me doing it. I believe there's an a...

11. cardene

    ERJUNKIE4LIFE replied to ECU_CRNA2B's topic in CRNA

    Grazi, Cardene is not to being given IV bolus it is a slow continuous infusion of a concentration of 0.1mg/ml mixed in 240cc of compatible ivf resulting in a 250ml solution (not compatible w/ sodium bicarb or LR) MUST BE DILUTED The ampule is 25mg pe...